Subtract 9/12 from 28/2, Solve 14 0/2

Subtract 9/12 from 28/2

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/12

28/2 - 9/12 is 53/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
28/2 = 28 × 6/2 × 6 = 168/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/12 - 9/12 = 168 - 9/12 = 159/12
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/4
In mixed form: 131/4

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